Mariners trade for 3.57 ERA pitcher from Mets

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• Criswell has also pitched for the Angels and Rays. MORE: Bo Bichette comments exhibit clear hyprocrisyAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCriswell was effective in Triple-A in 2025 for the Worcester Red Sox, throwing 65.2 innings with a 3.70 ERA. At this rate, there are no promises that Criswell gets to stick around long. But he'd be a fun addition to the Seattle bullpen.
• There aren't a lot of pitchers who throw like this anymore. MORE: The Reds aren't signing any free agents because of TVThe Mets probably figured they might lose Criswell when they put him on waivers, since they had just wanted him in that manner in the first place. Now it's another new start for Criswell, who will probably just stand pat until Spring Training when he knows where he's supposed to show up. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMore MLB news:Team USA's projected WBC lineup is incredibleDominican Republic's projected WBC lineup is fierceHow Trent Grisham's decision ruined the Yankees' offseason plansBuster Posey will change Hall of Fame voting foreverAn Air Force Captain will pitch for Team USA at the World Baseball ClassicWhy Max Scherzer may not sign a contract before Opening Day.